There are certain items in your home that are essentials, but the irony is that most of the vital elements aren't things people think about on a regular basis.  Do you check your fire alarm batteries often?  Do you have carbon monoxide detectors strategically placed throughout your home?  Are you adhering to the rules of fire extinguisher safety? Inspecting your fire extinguisher is an important part of your Las Vegas home maintenance plan.

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Feeling a little down in the dumps lately?  While there are any number of things that could be causing you to feel sad, you may not have considered that clutter might be the culprit.

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It's been nearly three years since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set off shock waves across the country with its finding that pollutant levels found in most American homes are two to five times worse – and sometimes 100 times worse – than those levels found outdoors.

Put another way, when you add up all the threats to your home's indoor air quality, they could be more dangerous than breathing emissions from cars and gas-powered devices as well as pollutants that flow from retail and commercial buildings.

Considering that most Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, the EPA has continued its crusade to educate homeowners about how to remain vigilant about their home's air quality. First Quality Roofing & Insulation eagerly shares this mission, knowing that in Las Vegas, home maintenance reminders are valued by proactive homeowners.

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Take it from First Quality Roofing & Insulation: we know that when you're on a quest to improve your indoor air quality, it pays to search from top (your roof) to bottom (your basement).

But it's also smart to pay attention to everything in between – and even a simple solution that might surprise you, such as houseplants.

That's right: when your latest Las Vegas home maintenance project is focused on indoor air quality, something as simple as infusing your home with lush houseplants can make a considerable difference. Take it from First Quality Roofing & Insulation.

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In many Las Vegas households, utility bills like gas and electric service represent a large portion of the monthly budget. As energy costs change, these bills may fluctuate, but the energy costs are largely out of your control. You can, however, make your utility bills more reasonable by improving your home's energy efficiency. Here are some of the most worthwhile upgrades for the money:

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